To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the saw chain.
• Always wear gloves when installing or removing the
saw chain.
1. To remove the saw chain, move the lever in the
upright position. (Fig. 6)
2. Press the lever and with the lever pressed in, turn it
counterclockwise to loosen the nut until sprocket
cover comes off. (Pressing in the lever leads to the fit-
ting of lever into the nut.)
3. Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to release the
saw chain tension.
4. Remove the sprocket cover.
5. Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain
saw.
6. To install the saw chain, fit in one end of the saw chain
on the top of the guide bar and the other end of it
around the sprocket. (Fig. 7)
At this time, fit the saw chain as shown in the figure
because it rotates in the direction of arrow.
7. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.
8. Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to slide the
adjusting pin in the direction of arrow. (Fig. 8)
9. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that the
hook at its back cover is inserted into a hole in the
chain saw and the adjusting pin is positioned in a
small hole in the guide bar. (Fig. 9)
10. Press in the lever and with the lever depressed turn it
fully clockwise to tighten the nut. Then make it about a
quarter turn counterclockwise to loosen the nut lightly.
(Fig. 10)
Adjusting saw chain tension
The saw chain may become loose after many hours of
use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
Move the lever in the upright position. (Fig. 11)
Press in the lever. With the lever depressed, make a quar-
ter turn on it counterclockwise to loosen the nut lightly.
(Pressing in the lever leads to the fitting of lever into the
nut.) (Fig. 12)
Turn the adjusting dial to adjust saw chain tension. Grasp
the saw chain in the middle of the guide bar and lift up.
The gap between the guide bar and the tie strap of the
saw chain should be approx. 2 - 4 mm. If the gap is not
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